To sign 'kraken', raise your dominant hand in front of your shoulder with your palm facing forward. Form an 'R' handshape by crossing your middle finger over your index finger, keeping your thumb and other fingers curled inward. Hold the hand steady in this position to complete the sign.
To express this sentence, you would first sign 'famous', followed by 'sea' and 'monster'. Finally, you will hold up your dominant hand in the crossed-finger 'R' handshape to represent the 'kraken'. Make sure to keep your hand steady and your palm facing forward at the end of the sentence.
Start by pointing to yourself to indicate 'I', then use the signs for 'read' and 'story'. Conclude the sentence by forming the 'R' handshape with your dominant hand, holding it stationary with your palm facing outward to clearly indicate the specific sign for the 'kraken'.
Begin by establishing the subject using the stationary 'R' handshape for 'kraken'. Next, sign 'have' and 'many'. To finish, you can use both hands with spread, wiggling fingers moving downward and outward to visually describe the long, twisting tentacles that the sea creature is famous for.
To express this sentence, you would first sign 'famous', followed by 'sea' and 'monster'. Finally, you will hold up your dominant hand in the crossed-finger 'R' handshape to represent the 'kraken'. Make sure to keep your hand steady and your palm facing forward at the end of the sentence.
Start by pointing to yourself to indicate 'I', then use the signs for 'read' and 'story'. Conclude the sentence by forming the 'R' handshape with your dominant hand, holding it stationary with your palm facing outward to clearly indicate the specific sign for the 'kraken'.
Begin by establishing the subject using the stationary 'R' handshape for 'kraken'. Next, sign 'have' and 'many'. To finish, you can use both hands with spread, wiggling fingers moving downward and outward to visually describe the long, twisting tentacles that the sea creature is famous for.
In this specific variation, the crossed fingers of the 'R' handshape are used iconically to represent the twisting, wrapping tentacles of the kraken, rather than representing the first letter of the English word. This visual representation focuses on the creature's most famous physical traits. While initialized signs are common, this sign prioritizes the visual imagery of the monster's intertwined arms.
No, this version of the sign is completely stationary. You simply form the 'R' handshape and hold it steady in front of your shoulder with your palm facing forward. Avoid bouncing, twisting, or shaking your wrist, as adding unnecessary movement could confuse the meaning or make it look like a different sign altogether.
Absolutely! Because 'kraken' is a specialized term for a mythical creature, fingerspelling 'K-R-A-K-E-N' is a perfectly acceptable and common alternative in everyday ASL conversations. If your conversation partner is unfamiliar with this specific crossed-finger sign, fingerspelling is the best way to ensure your meaning is clearly understood.
